Our People

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Staff

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  Chris Freelance

  Platform Manager

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  Chris is a zoologist whose research has involved the development and refinement of techniques in invertebrate histology and microscopy. Chris provides researcher consultation, holds engagement and researcher education events and guides the strategic development of Platform capabilities.

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  Laura Leone

  Laboratory Coordinator

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  Laura has extensive experience in diagnostic and research histology. She has worked at The University of Melbourne for over a decade where she has encountered a range of samples ranging from brains and livers to leaves, sea anemones and grasshopper eggs!

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  Lisa Foster

  Histology Technical Officer

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  Lisa completed a Bachelor of Arts/Science with Honours in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at The University of Melbourne. With a research background, she enjoys assisting clients with their histological techniques and integrating her knowledge and expertise into a variety of projects.

Governance

Steering Committee

Andrew Pask – Chair; School of BioSciences
Stephen Rogerson – Deputy Chair; Peter Doherty Institute
Erica Fletcher – MHP Academic Lead; Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Ray Dagastine – Department of Chemical Engineering
Denise Dwyer – Department of Anatomy and Physiology, School of Biomedical Sciences

User Committee

Dagmar Wilhelm – Chair; Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Paul Gregorevic – Deputy Chair; Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Andrew Pask – School of BioSciences
Laura Edgington-Mitchell – Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Tina Cardamone – Phenomics Australia histopathology service
Allison van de Meene – BioSciences Microscopy Unit
Una Greferath – Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Prem Bhalla – School of Agriculture and Food 
Chris Freelance – Manager, Melbourne Histology Platform
Laura Leone – Laboratory Coordinator, Melbourne Histology Platform

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